Anorexia Nervosa
Anorexia Nervosa, commonly known as anorexia, is a harmful and often life-threatening eating disorder. An individual suffering from anorexia avoids eating and has an irrational fear of gaining, or sustaining, his or her body weight, often to the point of starvation. Anorexia has permanent consequences, such as major complications in all organ systems and death.
Signs, Symptoms & Consequences:
Anorexia Nervosa, commonly known as anorexia, is a harmful and often life-threatening eating disorder. An individual suffering from anorexia avoids eating and has an irrational fear of gaining, or sustaining, his or her body weight, often to the point of starvation. Anorexia has permanent consequences, such as major complications in all organ systems and death.
Signs, Symptoms & Consequences:
- Fatigue
- Mood swings
- Depression
- Swollen joints
- Bad breath
- Hair loss and thinning
- Amenorrhea (loss of the menstrual cycle)
- Dramatic weight loss
- Intolerant to the cold
- Doesn't eat in front of others
- Cuts food into tiny pieces
- Death